Deaths: Walter R. Gibson 85 Lawrence
Graveside services for Walter R. Gibson 85 Lawrence will be at Memorial Park Cemetery Lawrence at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday January 10 2012. He died January 5 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born September 15 1926 in Lawrence and served in WWII. He worked at Lawrence Technology and ran a laundry mat at 19th and Haskell. He belonged to the LDS Church in Lawrence. Surviving are two sons two daughters a sister four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorials may go to the Lawrence Humane Society.
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Lonnie O Johnson obituary in Lawrence Kansas
Lonnie O Johnson 81 of Lawrence died January 5 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital He was born February 24 1930 in Lincoln Missouri and married E Pauline Short on December 21 1947 in Sedalia Missouri He worked 20 years at Kansas Public Service retiring and is survived by son Ronn and Donna Johnson and brother Charlie Johnson Memorials to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society through Rumsey Yost Funeral Home with visitation January 8 2012 and funeral at 11 am January 9 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence
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Lawrence
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Sedalia
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Rence
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Mary Lou Johnson
Ashton
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Wells Services for Ma ria Lolita Dolores Valdez Wells
Graveside service for Ma ria Lolita Dolores Valdez Wells, 88, of Lawrence, will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence at 1 p.m. Monday. She died Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012, at Midland Cave in Topeka. Friends may visit Sunday from noon to 8 p.m., with viewing 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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Maria “Lolita” Dolores Valdez Wells
Lawrence
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
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Topeka
Farming youth work limits spark debate among farmers and educators
Farmers like Hornberger and Wulfkuhle oppose proposed rules restricting under 16 to operate farm machinery and engage in animal care, warning such limits would hinder learning and tradition on family farms. They cite youths learning safety, skills, and occupational programs shaping future agricultural work.
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Death of man found in woods investigated
Douglas County Undersheriff Steve Hornberger said the death of 39 year old Corey Brown is being treated as suspicious. Brown, a Topeka liquor store manager, was found Thursday near the BNSF tracks west of Lecompton with Topeka police assisting in the investigation.
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Smith faced restitution in inflation case with probation option
Prosecutors said Smith stole funds from May 2010 to March 2011 and restitution is to be determined as attorneys discuss the balance owed. Defense notes partial repayment. Judge labeled Smith a strong probation candidate due to no prior crimes.
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Ex Dillon’s employee sentenced to probation for theft
Michael Everett Smith, 20, of rural Lawrence, received two years probation after pleading guilty to felony theft for stealing more than $30,000 from Dillons Cash losses occurred over ten months at 4701 W Sixth St. The District Judge ordered probation until restitution is fully paid, potentially longer than two years.
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Lawrence housing market faced longer sales and rising foreclosures
Lawrence builders say homes now take eight to 14 months to sell as foreclosures and short sales pressure prices. High material and labor costs limit discounts while lack of new local jobs weakens demand. 2011 showed life with 355 apartment starts and $107.7 million in private construction, but single family starts and overall volumes remain below 1990s levels.
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Man charged in string of auto burglaries
A 23 year old Lawrence man, Cordero P. Riley, faces four charges in Douglas County District Court after a string of auto burglaries at an apartment complex on West 24th Street. He is charged with two felony counts of motor vehicle burglary, one misdemeanor theft, and one count of interference with law enforcement. Police said they arrested Riley after receiving a call about auto burglaries in progress. he fled on foot before being caught.
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Dispute Over $354 Million Air Force Planes Contract
Hawker Beechcraft challenged the halted contract awarded to Sierra Nevada Corp for 20 Embraer backed Super Tucano aircraft. The stop order and lawsuit center on who would employ U.S. workers and which firm qualifies as a U.S. supplier while the deal could reach nearly a billion dollars with future orders. Boisture claims 1,400 U.S. manufacturing jobs would be created if Hawker won, including 800 in Wichita.
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10 Biggest Projects in 2011 Startups
The list outlines ten major development projects that began in 2011 with locations and project costs. Hunter's Ridge Apartments at Sixth and Stoneridge tops the list at 28.5 million, followed by Bowersock Power Plant North Raw at 11.3 million and Poehler Building Renovation at 4.4 million. Other notable entries include Dillons, Comfort Inn & Suites, Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrades, LMH Food and Nutrition Services renovation, Crossgate Casitas, Hy Vee, and Natural Grocers with costs ranging from 3.3 million to 1.5 million.
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KU fans debate woo chant preserving basketball tradition
Lawrence residents and alumni discuss preserving the chant woo during Kansas University games. Some defend the tradition as a strong brand and emotional outlet, while others push to stop the woo during the cheer. A mix of supporters and critics weigh in as fans express varied views on campus culture.
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Matthew Diehl
Denver
Lawrence Journal-World Staff and Contact Information
The Lawrence Journal-World lists editors and contacts, including Dennis Anderson as managing editor and Caroline Trowbridge on community desk, with phone and email details. It also provides subscription numbers, office hours, carrier redelivery policy, and mailing addresses for The World Company in Lawrence Kansas.
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Kansas Gov Brownback 2012 tasks poll focus
Friday poll asks voters which task will be toughest for Governor Sam Brownback in 2012. Options include Medicaid outsourcing, school funding overhaul, pension system change, state tax cuts, or aiding a Republican nominee, with separate Friday question on sanctions for officials who share offensive emails.
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